EDITOR'S CHOICE

It's Time for Auto Companies to Re-Commit to the Electric Future

07 Oct 2024 | Synopsis

"The question is whether auto company boards and CEOs will meet the moment, or if they will let their fate be written for them by the likes of Justice Brett Kavanaugh and Donald Trump...it is totally plausible that the Supreme Court could decide the fate of key vehicle standards, including California’s nation-leading Advanced Clean Cars II...companies can see their own best interest, and the public interest, in a stable electric vehicle future."

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Zero Emission Industries Announces High-Performance Fuel Cell Powertrain System in Repower of World-First Hydrogen Go-Fast Boat

06 Oct 2024 | Synopsis

"...cutting-edge fuel cell system, designed to replace gas and diesel engines, was first implemented to repower a 1995 27-foot offshore speedboat..ZEI previously engineered and installed a similar power system on the world's first commercial passenger ferry in San Francisco

"The prototype "Z-Class" fuel cell power system installed in the boat is more performant, flexible, and robust than comparable diesel, gasoline or battery-only electric motors."

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Big Oil Urges Trump Not to Gut Biden's Climate Law

06 Oct 2024 | Synopsis

"...oil giants including Exxon Mobil, Phillips 66 and Occidental Petroleum have extolled the benefits of the Inflation Reduction Act. Many in the fossil-fuel industry opposed the law when it passed in 2022 but have come to love provisions that earmark billions of dollars for low-carbon energy projects they are betting on.

"(Exxon)...and Chevron...have promised to pump more than $30 billion combined into carbon capture, hydrogen, biofuels..."

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Bipartisan Lithium-Ion Battery Safety Bill Still Awaiting Vote In U.S. Senate

06 Oct 2024 | Synopsis

"The legislation, which is co-sponsored by several New York lawmakers and has the backing of the FDNY, would require the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) to create federal standards for the batteries

"Since 2019, New York City officials have investigated more than 860 fires as being sparked by lithium-ion batteries, according to data provided by the FDNY. Thirty-one people have been killed, and hundreds more were injured.

"It�s endorsed by firefighters associations, by experts for product safety.."

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It's Easier Than Ever to E-Bike to the Airport in DC. Will More Cities Follow Suit?

06 Oct 2024 | Synopsis

"... a new set of bike and scooter parking stalls was installed over the summer in the parking garage just across from the airport terminal...allows for parking of both rented e-bikes and flyers' own personal bikes. The parking is free, and there’s even charging capability

"Biking to the airport is a carry-on only game, which eliminates a fair share of flyers...For the rest of us, it comes down to two things: the availability of protected bike lanes that make bikers feel safe, and social stigma."

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Officials Warned Electric Vehicles Can Catch Fire In Helene Flooding: What To Know

04 Oct 2024 | Synopsis

"Flooding from Hurricane Ian...in 2022, damaged an estimated 358,000 vehicles in Florida and the Carolinas. However, only 21 electric vehicles are known to have caught fire...

"Experts say it is not necessarily more likely for an electric vehicle to catch fire due to flooding with only a small percentage of registered EVs doing so...For every 100,000 electric vehicles, 25 catch fire annually...for every 100,000 gas-powered cars, 1,530 fires are reported a year..."

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This Hydrogen Tax Loophole Would Spike Carbon Emissions – But It’s Not Too Late.

04 Oct 2024 | Synopsis

Section 45V Clean Hydrogen Production Tax Credit (“45V”)...was specifically designed to spur the shift away from today's dirty methods of hydrogen production...there are a lot of ways for hydrogen production to look clean while actually resulting in substantial increases in carbon emissions...Each vested interest is lobbying for its own specific carveout...just so happens to enable that specific interest to reap a staggering windfall."

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Automakers Strike Back! Step One In The Fight Against Tesla Supercharger Dominance

04 Oct 2024 | Synopsis

IONNA represents a joint effort between automakers Honda, BMW, Hyundai, General Motors, Kia, Toyota, Mercedes-Benz, and Stellantis...intention to...offer a better fast charging experience for EV drivers of all makes...the first charging station is being built a short distance away in Apex, [NC]...The new station will support CCS and NACS charging ports and produce upwards of 400kW and over 800 volts."

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RMI's New Report: VPPs Could Prevent Up To 28 Million Tons Of Carbon Emissions by 2035

04 Oct 2024 | Synopsis

"A new report from RMI and Virtual Power Plant Partnership (VP3), concludes that VPPs can reduce costs and carbon emissions while also maintaining reliable grid operations.

"Virtual power plants aggregate tens, hundreds or even thousands of DERs into a single, dispatchable resource... a VPP typically receive incentive payments ranging between $500 to $1,000 per year, depending on the program."

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Electric Air Taxi Firm Joby Announces $500M Investment From Toyota

03 Oct 2024 | Synopsis

The four-passenger design - which takes off vertically like a helicopter but cruises on fixed wings - last year began crewed testing and is expected to begin ferrying customers as early as next year...Toyota has now invested a total of $894 million into Joby, making it the firm's largest external shareholder...Toyota's investment will be made in two $250 million tranches, the first of which is targeted to close this year."

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Yamaha and Caterham Are Teaming Up to Build an Electric Sports Car

03 Oct 2024 | Synopsis

"Known as Project V, the mass-production-aimed, carbon fiber monocoque sports car project is being led by Caterham, with Yamaha coming in to help with drivetrain development...The principles of lightweight (with a target curb weight of around 2400 pounds), simple, and fun-to-drive will be core to Project V...268 hp, a top speed of 143 mph, and a 0-62 mph time of under 4.5 seconds don't hurt, either... Paired with an 55-kWh battery pack..estimated price of $103,000."

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Volvo Just Launched An Electric Semi Truck With 600km Range

03 Oct 2024 | Synopsis

"Volvo just launched a new long-range version of its FH Electric semi truck, with up to 600 km (373 miles) of range on a single charge...Volvo Truck's FH Electric, currently on the market, holds up to six battery packs for up to 540 kWh of power. It can drive up to 300 km (186 miles) on a single charge...This long-range electric semi could potentially be a game-changer for transport companies...drive a full working day without having to recharge."

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